Industry Research

Industry classification codes are numerical systems used to organize information about a particular industry. They standardize groups of companies based on their business activities.

Industrial classification codes are used by government agencies, market-research firms, and throughout various publications. Below are links to a few of these codes:

Industry Classification System - Canada

• ​NAICS Canada (2022 v1.0)

​Industry Classification System - United States & Global

• North American Industry Classification System United States, NAICS United States
• International Standard Industrial Classification United Nations, ISIC (Passport database uses the ISIC)
• Global Industrial Classification Standard, GICS (FP Infomart database includes options to use the GICS)

SIC has been replaced by NAICS and is no longer updated. However, you will still find it used by some government departments and agencies.